Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
About Belma
Biography
Ms. Chinchoy also works closely with start-up and small companies and assists them with employment-based petitions. Start-up and small companies require enterprising and nimble counsel that can accompany clients through their growth phases, and Ms. Chinchoy thrives in devising legal strategies and solutions customized to each business’ specific needs.
Ms. Chinchoy is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of California and California Central District Federal Court. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and also attended Pepperdine University Law School in Malibu, California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Politics, summa cum laude, from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Chinchoy worked in the international human rights field.
Ms. Chinchoy is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association and .
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
13 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Immigration General Counsel | Iyer Demirovic Chinchoy LLP
21250 Hawthorne Boulevard, SUITE 160-E, Torrance, CA, 90503
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Belma Demirovic Chinchoy's Reviews
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Posted by Sarath | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Immigration Counsel – Highly Recommended!
I am incredibly grateful for Belma’s exceptional service during my EB5 immigration process. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication made a complex process remarkably smooth. Belma’s attention to detail and proactive approach ensured everything was handled efficiently, significantly reducing an...
Belma Chinchoy
Replied last June 5, 2024Sarath, it has been my pleasure to represent you. As with most things in life, your immigration journey has not been a straight-forward one, but working together we handled it well. I am proud of the outcomes we have achieved for your family and look forward to seeing you all continue to prosper in the U.S. Thank you for partnership!
Posted by LEE | April 20, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Kind, helpful and attentive
Belma has been terrific with our multiple immigration scenarios. She is quick to respond and makes time to talk to me and explain things in a way that I understand. I highly recommend her to anyone in need.
Belma Chinchoy
Replied last July 2, 2024It was a pleasure working with you, Lee! Thank you for your review.
Posted by Keith | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic US VISA Lawyer
Belma is extremely knowledgeable of the US VISA / Immigration landscape and an excellent communicator. She demonstrated a lot of patience in helping me understand all I needed to know and make informed decisions from there. Added to that she is just a real nice person. Highly recommended.
Belma Chinchoy
Replied last July 2, 2024Thank you for your review, Keith!
Posted by Nadim | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Belma's review
Belma's services have been outstanding. She truly took time and went above and beyond to not only explain but also walk me through every step of the process in details. I was extremely pleased by her constant availability to address any questions or concerns. I highly recommend her services to everyo...
Belma Chinchoy
Replied last July 2, 2024Thank you so much, Nadim!
Posted by Farahnaz | December 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The best immigration attorney
Ms. Belma Demirovic Chinchoy is an excellent attorney. She is a perfectionist. She is extremely dedicated, precise and detailed with her work. She is really responsible and very polite. Always great attitude, makes you relax and focus on the positive. We had a complicated eb-5 case which had a lot ...
Belma Chinchoy
Replied last July 2, 2024It was a pleasure to help you Farahnaz. Thank you for your review and your kind words.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Belma is an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney and my go-to resource, particularly for EB-5 matters. She is detail-oriented, personable and responsive, and I highly recommend her."
"I trust Belma's expertise in investment-based immigration cases. We regularly discuss the complex field of investment-based immigration and she demonstrates great commitment to and expertise in this area. Her clients are in good hands."
"Belma is an incredibly intelligent, detail-oriented dedicated immigration lawyer. Her knowledge in the area of investor visas is highlighted by the fact that she is often invited to participate in investor visa industry panels to share her wisdom with other legal practitioners. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Belma when she was with the Law Office of Carl Shusterman - she is smart, passionate about her work, and dedicated to her clients. I would recommend her without reservation for any immigration matter!"
"Belma is a dedicated immigration practitioner that is very skilled and knowledgeable in her field. She is kind and caring, the kind of Attorney I would want! I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I hired Belma as a law clerk while she was still attending law school. She was one of finest law clerks we have had in many years. Now that she is in private practice, she has developed an expertise in EB-5 investor cases, and I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Chinchoy for several years. She is a rising star in the legal field. She is very dedicated, detail oriented in analyzing her cases. She is an excellent writer for federal appellate review cases. She has assisted our office many cases, one of which has been called for an oral argument on an issue of first impression. I recommend her services to everyone, who would be served by her representation"
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Experience
Honors
2024
Top 25 EB5 Immigration Attorneys, EB5 Investors Magazine
2023
Top 25 EB5 Immigration Attorneys, EB-5 Investors Magazine
2022
Top 25 EB5 Immigration Attorneys, EB-5 Investors Magazine
2021
Top 25 EB-5 Immigration Attorneys, Eb5Investors.com
2019
Top 25 Immigration Attorneys, EB5 Investors Magazine
2018
Top 25 Immigration Attorneys, EB5 Investors Magazine
2009
Professionalims in the FIrst Year, William Mitchell College of Law
2008
Class of 1976 Scholarship, William Mitchell College of Law
2002
Summa Cum Laude, University of Minnesota
2002
Human Rights Fellow, Human Rights Center, University of Minnesota
2002
Waller Scholarship, Waller Family Foundation
2000
Waller Scholarship, Waller Family Foundation
2000
AmeriCorps Education Award, AmeriCorps
1999
Fesler Family Foundation, Fesler Family Scholarship
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Immigration General Counsel | Iyer Demirovic Chinchoy LLP
2021 - 2022
Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law, Pepperdine University School Of Law
2014 - 2020
Founding Attorney, EB5 Plus Immigration Law
2012 - 2014
EB5 Attorney, RFE Team Lead, Global Law Group, APC
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Law Offices Of Carl Shusterman
2010 - 2011
Litigation Law Clerk, Law Offices of Gihan Thomas
2003 - 2010
Development Officer, The Center for Victims of Torture
Associations
2024 - Present
Torrance Area Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2013 - Present
Eb5Investors.comAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2023 - 2024
Leadership Torrance, Torrance Area Chamber of CommerceDirector
2022 - 2023
Leadership Torrance, Torrance Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - 2014
Invest in USA, IIUSAAttorney Member
2007 - 2009
Bosnian Women's NetworkBoard of Directors
2005 - 2012
OSCEElection Monitor
2004 - 2005
Ethnic Dance TheatreDevelopment Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
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Success
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Comparative Law
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Student Exchange
Speaking Engagements
2020
2020
EB5 RFE and Denial Trends
2020
Advanced EB-5 Topics, Moderator,
2019
2018
2018
2018
2017
2015
Post OPT: Visa Options
2015
Setting up an Immigration Law Practice
2015
Post-graduation US Immigration Options for International Students
2015
2015
2015
2015
Publications
2017
2015
2012
2011
2011
2011
Languages
Bosnian
Croatian
Serbian
English
Mandarin
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
I am F1 student with TPS(nepal) holder. I want to bring my wife in US. Can she applied through F2 dependent?
18 Oct 2015
Does EB1A self-petitioner need to fill the affidavit of Support form (EB1A case) ?
17 Oct 2015
I751 waiver interview?
04 Sep 2015